
8Instruction Manual
SECTION 4 - OPERATION
4.1 INITIAL START-UP
After installing the pump perform the following
operations before placing the pump in routine
service.
Do not operate the pump without liquid in the liquid
end. Purge air to ensure proper operation.
NOTE: (pump start-up time)
Once the required steps are completed and
the unit is running, patience is necessary until
all air has been removed from the hydraulic
chambers and uid. This may take an hour
or in some cases overnight. It is helpful at the
initial startup to relieve the discharge pressure
so that uid and air can evacuate more easily.
Once this natural air purge occurs, the pump
ow will increase to meet the rating. Inadequate
ow, in most cases means more running time is
required until proper operation can be achieved.
1. Connect all piping and purge air as required.
2. Fill drive-end chamber (the end with gears and
connecting rod) to the top of the crosshead with
SHC 629 or other approved gear oil.
3. Fill the displacement chamber through each
of the three towers located on the top of the
displacement chamber with MIL-H-5606A
(or suitable) hydraulic oil. The towers contain
the entire volume of hydraulic oil required to
operate the diaphragm liquid end. The towers
contain the air bleed / relief valve assembly, the
hydraulic chamber vent, and the hydraulic site
glass. Each tower should operate approximately
one half full during normal operation. The sight
glass and vent plugs should remain OFF until
after completion of initial start up. After initial
new pump start up, it is not necessary to
remove these items during subsequent starting
procedures.
NOTE:
New pumps received from factory are pre-lled
with Hydraulic oil and primed. This section is
only applicable when rebuilding liquid end
NOTE:
The catchall chamber, located between the
displacement chamber and the main drive
end, normally runs dry for the low ow disc
diaphragm design. Gear oil can carry over to
this chamber if the oil level is too high, or if the
cross-head seal leaks. Hydraulic oil can carry
over to this chamber if the plunger seal leaks,
or, if the displacement chamber sealing screws
are not installed. These 1/4-20nc-1/2 screws
are located in the rear displacement chamber.
To inspect these screws, the displacement
chamber must be removed from the main drive
housing. Normally, these fasteners are installed
at the Milton Roy, and do not require inspection
or service.
4. Loosen the oil rell valve, located under the
displacement chamber, and allow a small
amount of hydraulic oil to drain out from this
location. Do not remove the set screw this will
allow hydraulic oil to ll all internal cavities.
Re-tighten the oil rell valve. Re-check the oil
level in the towers. Top OFF if required. It is not
necessary to perform this step after the new unit
start up is completed. The oil rell valve does
not require adjustment after initial start up, or
during normal operation.
5. Purge air to ensure proper operation. Adjust the
relief valve hex-head screw counter clockwise
to relieve the pressure and allow oil and air to
ow as required during start up.
6. Check motor rotation. A pump rotation arrow
is located on the motor ange. Proper motor
rotation is required for pump operation.
Additional information regarding the operation
and start-up of the Milroyal®drive can be found
in instruction manual 53941.
7. Set the micrometer pump stroke adjustment
knob at zero percent (0%).
8. Check to make sure that all process supply and
discharge valves are open. Inspect the process
system for leaks. Verify that all necessary
accessories are installed.
9. Start the pump.